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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Pink / Cream Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this pink Murano glass wall lamp. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time. The wall lamps are...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Amber Murano Petal Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by La Murrina, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of petal Murano wall sconces with clear and amber tinted hand blown Murano glasses suspended on a golden brass frame. Each Murano glass petal is unique and partially mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Messina' in Pink Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality. These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Artistic Sconces Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Artistic Sconce Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme The design of the collection Heritage, as its name says, is a lighting wor...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces LP253 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lighting lamps sconces model LP253 in baby blue opalescent textured murano glass and white lacquered metal by Carlo Nason for the man...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single sea shell form wall light, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass, affixed against a brass base, circa 1960s. The glass shade is probably made in Murano ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-century Designer Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass wall sconces Made in Italy by De Majo Murano during the 1970s. Every glass is signed by hand ( see detail picture) This beautiful pair of shiny white sw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Long Clear Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, long and large Italian Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Sconce is compos...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Textured Smoked Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of wall lights was made in Murano.It is very elegant. It features smoked textured Murano glass , also called horizontal striation.It is ending with black glass globe finial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lights, set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall lights, a pair Made in Italy in 1960s. Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is for a pair. 3 lights ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of XL Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Gilt Brass with Crystal Glass Wall Lights Kinkeldey, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A luxurious pair of gold-plated frames and thick diamond crystal sconces by the famed maker, Kinkeldey. Made in Germany around 1970. (late 1960s, early 1970s) Two light sources. Very...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of six vintage circa 1960's Italian Murano glass sconces with bronze body. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 10" Width: 5" Depth: 4.5"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Clear Murano Glass 'Woven Rope' Flushmount Chandeliers/ Pendants
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Clear Murano Glass  'Woven Rope' Flushmount Chandeliers  Italy, late 20th century  A stunning pair of clear Murano glass 'Woven Rope' flushmount chandeliers, made in Italy i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fabulous pair of Venetian sconces of modern or Art Deco style, was entirely handcrafted. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. It means that it features big air bubbl...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1970's Pair of Large Tom Ahlstrom & Hans Ehrich Brutalist Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Swedish Brutalist Wall sconces designed by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrich. The large Brutalist Iron frames support a single Murano Amber and Clear glass diffusers. whic...
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1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

1970s Mazzega Green and White Murano Glass Huge Square Wall Light
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A big wall light also usable as ceiling lights, designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Mazzega, sold one by one. The wall sconce comes from an important lighting shop...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Carlo Nason Flushmount Light with Iridescent Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An Italian modernist light fixture designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured from Mazzega, manufactured in midcentury. A chrome back-plate hold...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Stunning Large Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Swirl Pattern Cubes, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass ice cube block wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with two sockets on each plate and mount make fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1920s French Rare Aqua Blue Murano Glass Drops & Flowers Mirrored Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare find! Housing one light each, sitting in clear bobeches, dripping with aqua blue drops. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and approp...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

German Midcenturry Pair of Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Pair of Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211. Each Wall...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Modernist Starburst Brass and Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of VeArt Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown curved milky white Murano glass shades / Made in Italy by VeArt, circa 1980s Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 5.5 inches...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces showcase a stunning petal-like design crafted from Murano glass in a blend of clear and warm brown tones. Each sconce is composed of m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Unique Large Italian MidcenturyPair of Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, beauty and large Pair of Italian clear Leaf Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Gold Colored Murano Glass Wall Lamps on Brass Base, Italy 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of modern gold colored Murano glass wall lamps on ribbed brass base, Italy 1980s. The conical gold transparent glass shade has gold particles and air bubbles in the glass mass,...
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1980s Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each sconce...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of half cylinder Murano glass Art Deco style wall sconces. Amber graniglia glass with Art Deco lines relief. White painted metal back plate with two E12 LED sockets. These items...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Leucos 1982 Italian Vintage Pair of Black White Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs available - Also sold individually - The great size is ideal for entry lighting in industrial or modern decor, these Italian biconvex-shaped Mur...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light by La Murrina, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous flush mount light or wall sconce produced from La Murrina, Murano, Italy in the 1970s. The beautiful glass is made of Murano glass with inside bubbles in dark brown with red...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Murano Glass Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Splendid pair of sconces in sculpted and amber tainted Murano glass by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Pair of Brass and murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three lights per sconce. Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 4 Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with ice glasses, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Green Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large tall pair of green with gold leaf Murano glass and brass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Wall Sconce in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Amazing "Flower" wall sconce in sculpted violet Murano glass. Can also be used as a ceiling. 15 Light bulbs. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price for one. Pair available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Barovier 1940 Murano Wall Lamps Brass Parts
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Original 1940 Barovier Wall Lights in Murano Glass and Brass.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1970s Spage Age Clear and White Murano Glass and Steel Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These wall sconces designed in the 1970s Space Age style by Mazzega are in working order and in perfect conditions. These fixtures feature a combination of clear and white Murano gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cut Steel

Pair of Large Vintage Crystal Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wanderful glass and brass sconces. Sweden, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Set of 2 Florence, Elegant Murano Wall Light Transparent Leaves, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 2 of Murano Glass wall lamps. Each lamp is composed of 3 leaves in transparent glass. One light socket, e12 Usa lampholders. Measurements: height 35 centimeters, w...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce also usable as Ceiling Light, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm gol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Rostrada Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty pair of Rostrada Murano glass and brass sconces. These glistening beauties are sure to make an impressive impact! 7w x 8d x 9h
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking set of four original vintage wall sconces by Kalmar Werkstätten, crafted in Austria in the 1970s, Mid-Century Modern Lighting. These iconic mid-century modern lights feat...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Albano Poli for Poliarte Sconce Wall Lamp Murano Glass & Steel, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared applique wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte in violet and white Murano glass on steel base made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, 1960s Original label on frame ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Several Nason for Mazzega Torpedo Murano Glass and Brass Details, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Known as the Torpedo wall light, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960's. It is part of the "Murano for Mazzega" production. Clear Murano glass with brass detail. Manufactured...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Carlo Nason, Mazzega Origami Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale folded ice glass panels with white centers. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Sergio Mazza "Delta" Italian Wall Light Sconce for Artemide, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Delta" wall lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in Italy during the 1960s. This large and unique adjustable sconce is made in a gorgeous combination of steel, gloss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Pair of Amber Murano Wall Sconces Glass & Chrome by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair Kalmar wall sconces made of handblown curved amber and transparent Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s. Design: Carlo Nas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

One of the Six Murano Glass Striated Leaf wall lights by Franco Luce, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hand-blown Murano glass striated leaf wall lights designed by Franco Luce, Italy, circa 1970s. Each piece features delicate glass leaves mounted on a brass frame, beautifully refract...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite mid-century flush mount light or wall sconce with 7 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s. Wonderful light effect. High qualit...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Six Wall Sconces Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Six Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, iridescent alabaster green discs. The gla...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Wall Lamps "Leaf" by Murano Mazzega in Frosted Glass Italy 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of floral sconces mazzega designated and produced in Murano, Italy in the 70s. This beautiful pair of sconces is composed of a sheet of white frosted Murano glass, sus...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 4 Lovely Italian Vintage Murano Glass Sconces 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 lovely Murano glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s/70s    
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modern Italian Silver Finish Lava Pattern Murano Glass Sculptural Concave Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century, Italian blown Murano glass brutalist wall light, of striking design, entirely handcrafted, worked with an unusual oxidized antique finish silver leaf, high quality...
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1990s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Sconces and Wall Lights on 1stDibs

Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood in a space and highlighting your distinctive personality.

The exquisite Murano wall lights and sconces on 1stDibs are made of Murano glass, named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. Murano glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every antique Murano wall light, chandelier, floor lamp and vase is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary wall lights, table lamps and decorative objects

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any home many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today. Still produced by hand, its pieces, including the Quadri chandelier and Hanami chandelier, look as appropriate in contemporary interiors as historic ones. 

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glassmaking with brilliance and novel techniques. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting. For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights for sale on 1stDibs.

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